Hyundai Atoz
Registered from 1998 to 2000.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1999 1.0 petrol. 28 of 87 tests failed, 32%.
Better than 12% of 1999 cars. The typical one fails 26%, across 348 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 61% | 17 |
| Lights and electrics | 54% | 15 |
| Brakes | 50% | 14 |
| Visibility | 25% | 7 |
| Body and structure | 21% | 6 |
| Tyres and wheels | 14% | 4 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 61% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 50% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Tyres and wheels — 14% of its failures
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- Lights and electrics — 54% of its failures
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 21% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded